Seminars
We want to stay as up to date as possible on best practices in dog training, and we want our human students to have access to this information, too. That means that from time to time, we will offer seminars on important topics such as Reactive Dogs, Telling Touch, and the Muzzle Up! Project. Check our Current Offerings page to see what's planned, or even better, sign up for our email list - we will keep you informed about newly planned events so you can get a spot. (We promise not to over-fill your email inbox, and NEVER to sell or give your contact information to anyone!)
Upcoming Seminars
SEE THE DOG: Asking the Elemental Questions
Sunday, April 7th, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
We are very grateful to have Suzanne Clothier back at our center! To learn more about Suzanne, visit her website here. Tickets for this seminar are available for purchase here. Space for this seminar is limited, so make sure to purchase your tickets soon! Refer to the information below to learn what SEE THE DOG: Asking the Elemental Questions is all about.
BONUS: Attend The Healthy Dog Expo on Saturday, April 6, and receive a coupon code to save 10% on your SEE THE DOG registration!
Can we ever know enough about these amazing friends? Understanding our dogs is an endless and fascinating journey. If you'd like to know WHY your dog is doing this or that, this is the seminar for you, taught by the trainer that the late R.K. Anderson, DVM called "the best observer of dogs I've ever seen."
Participants will learn to "see the dog" using Suzanne's Elemental Questions, a detailed look at the dog as an individual. Handlers benefit from a deeper, nuanced understanding of how the dog perceives his world, what interests or bores him, how physical limits may be performing at his best, how to respond to a dog who tells you "this is boring!" and more.
Emphasis is placed on understanding the dog's behavior as a response to environment, intrinsic, extrinsic and social stimuli. Understanding the dog within the context of this complex blend of information helps handlers work to modify and adapt their handling and goals for enhanced relationships and better performance.
Whatever the training goals or sport, understanding the Elemental Questions and how to ask them — and listen for the answers — provides the detailed information about each animal as he is. This is where truly humane training is grounded: in detailed knowledge about the individual dog.
Handlers will be able to fine tune their training approach, understand behavior or training challenges, and appreciate the qualities that contribute to or strain a relationship.
Join us, and learn more about the dogs that enrich our lives!
Upcoming Seminars
SEE THE DOG: Asking the Elemental Questions
Sunday, April 7th, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
We are very grateful to have Suzanne Clothier back at our center! To learn more about Suzanne, visit her website here. Tickets for this seminar are available for purchase here. Space for this seminar is limited, so make sure to purchase your tickets soon! Refer to the information below to learn what SEE THE DOG: Asking the Elemental Questions is all about.
BONUS: Attend The Healthy Dog Expo on Saturday, April 6, and receive a coupon code to save 10% on your SEE THE DOG registration!
Can we ever know enough about these amazing friends? Understanding our dogs is an endless and fascinating journey. If you'd like to know WHY your dog is doing this or that, this is the seminar for you, taught by the trainer that the late R.K. Anderson, DVM called "the best observer of dogs I've ever seen."
Participants will learn to "see the dog" using Suzanne's Elemental Questions, a detailed look at the dog as an individual. Handlers benefit from a deeper, nuanced understanding of how the dog perceives his world, what interests or bores him, how physical limits may be performing at his best, how to respond to a dog who tells you "this is boring!" and more.
Emphasis is placed on understanding the dog's behavior as a response to environment, intrinsic, extrinsic and social stimuli. Understanding the dog within the context of this complex blend of information helps handlers work to modify and adapt their handling and goals for enhanced relationships and better performance.
Whatever the training goals or sport, understanding the Elemental Questions and how to ask them — and listen for the answers — provides the detailed information about each animal as he is. This is where truly humane training is grounded: in detailed knowledge about the individual dog.
Handlers will be able to fine tune their training approach, understand behavior or training challenges, and appreciate the qualities that contribute to or strain a relationship.
Join us, and learn more about the dogs that enrich our lives!
